Griebel and Lamont participated in the first post-primary debate. Stefanowski skipped that one. Griebel was not included in the two subsequent debates, which were covered by
Daily Voice here
as well
as here.

This debate is Griebel's best chance to insert himself as a factor in the governor's race. Observers think he’s done if he cannot improve on his rambling debut at the University of Saint Joseph earlier this month.

In past statewide elections, Connecticut voters have been receptive to independent candidates. Lowell Weicker was elected governor in 1990 and Joe Lieberman returned to the U.S. Senate as an independent in 2006.

In 1970, U.S. Sen. Thomas Dodd placed a respectable third after he was repudiated for renomination by his fellow Democrats, opening the way for Weicker to win his first term in the Senate.

On Thursday, Sept. 27, Griebel’s running-mate, Monte Frank, will join Democrat Susan Bysiewicz and Republican Joe Markley at a WFSB debate that will be streamed online.